What is the first step in the engineering design process?

• Brainstorm Solutions

• Define the Problem

• Background Research

• Specify Requirements

What is the purpose of conducting background research in the engineering design process?

• To develop the solution

• To find the best solution

• To build a prototype

• To learn from the mistakes of others

What are constraints in the engineering design process?

• The required materials, design, and the amount of time needed to develop a product

• The process of repeating tasks within a design project

• The guidelines that define the success of the design

• The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

What is the purpose of brainstorming solutions in the engineering design process?

• To learn from the mistakes of others

• To think of as many ideas as possible

• To develop the solution

• To find the best solution

What is the next step after choosing the best solution in the engineering design process?

• Communicate

• Test and Redesign

• Prototype

• Develop the Solution

What is the purpose of building a prototype in the engineering design process?

• To make changes to the prototype that will increase its performance

• To find the best solution

• To ask for funding to build more copies of the prototype

• To evaluate the performance of the solution

What should engineers do first in order to develop a new drill for use on oil rigs?

• Build a prototype of the new drill

• Determine the materials needed to build the new drill

• Design a computer model of the new drill

• Conduct research on features for the new drill

What is the definition of technology in the context of the engineering design process?

• Guidelines that define the success of the design

• A first or preliminary version of a design from which other forms are developed

• The process of repeating tasks within a design project

• The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Sandra is designing a new product. She tests her product multiple times, each time making a small change to make her product better and closer to what she wants it to be. What is this an example of?

• Obsolete

• Criteria

• Constraint

• Iteration

An engineer has just finished building a prototype of a lawn tractor that is powered by the sun. Which of the following should be the next step in the design process?

• Make changes to the prototype that will increase its performance

• Build a second prototype that is different from the first

• Ask for funding to build more copies of the prototype

• Test the prototype to evaluate its performance